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Israeli media reported on the evening of the 7th that, with the deadline set by US President Trump for Iran about to expire, the US-Iran talks have made some progress, and all parties are working to push for a temporary ceasefire and explore the possibility of gradually opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel's public broadcaster, citing diplomatic sources, reported that Pakistan has proposed extending the deadline by two weeks, and that consultations are underway with "positive progress," but no final agreement has been reached.
According to the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot, contacts are progressing towards a temporary ceasefire, during which the Strait of Hormuz may be gradually reopened. The report, citing regional intelligence officials, stated that all parties are closer to a ceasefire than expected and are attempting to reach some kind of agreement before the deadline.
Israel's Channel 12 television, citing military sources, reported that the current situation remains unclear, potentially leading to "battle or an agreement." Israel is preparing for various scenarios, including a ceasefire, a framework agreement, and an expansion of military operations. The report also stated that Israeli officials described the next few hours as a "critical moment" and expressed concern that the US and Iran might reach some kind of deadline extension or framework agreement at the last minute, believing that such an arrangement might not fully meet Israel's interests.
As the deadline approaches, the Israeli military issued a statement on the evening of the 7th, warning of a possible escalation of attacks against Israel in the coming hours and urging the public to remain vigilant and comply with civil defense directives.
In a telephone interview with Fox News on July 7, Trump stated that the United States is currently engaged in "intense negotiations" regarding the war with Iran, but declined to provide further details. On July 6, Trump reiterated that whether the war with Iran is about to escalate or nearing its end depends on Iran's response to his "deadline" of 8 PM Eastern Time on July 7. On July 7, he posted a threat on social media against Iran, saying, "Tonight, civilization will perish. I don't want it to happen, but it might."
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